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... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-4 4.3.3 Audio configurations 4-5 4.4 RAID configurations 4-6 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-6 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-7 4.4.3 ...cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-3 vi Contents 3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-31 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-32 3.8.3 Security 3-33 3.9 Tools menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-35...
... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-4 4.3.3 Audio configurations 4-5 4.4 RAID configurations 4-6 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-6 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-7 4.4.3 ...cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-3 vi Contents 3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-31 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-32 3.8.3 Security 3-33 3.9 Tools menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-35...
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... - ASUS Noise Filter "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - MemOK! SABERTOOTH X58 specifications... summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; True USB 3.0 support True SATA 6.0 Gb/s RAID support ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...
... - ASUS Noise Filter "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design - 8-phase CPU Power - 2-phase Memory Power - 2-phase VTT_CPU Power - MemOK! SABERTOOTH X58 specifications... summary Audio Exclusive TUF features Other special features Back panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; True USB 3.0 support True SATA 6.0 Gb/s RAID support ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...
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...Q-DIMM design speed up and running in system stability. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. The technology is provided not only for details. 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 E.S.P. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; DO NOT uninstall the heatsink module... caused by yourself. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but also for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system booting success. Refer to page 2-24 for other key components such as chipsets. certified by military...
...Q-DIMM design speed up and running in system stability. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. The technology is provided not only for details. 1.3.4 "Safe & Stable!" ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 1-3 E.S.P. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; DO NOT uninstall the heatsink module... caused by yourself. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but also for details. 1.3.5 ASUS exclusive features ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your system booting success. Refer to page 2-24 for other key components such as chipsets. certified by military...
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...be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your choice from the available options. Profile ...conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your motherboard. ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to page 3-35 for details. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using...
...be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your choice from the available options. Profile ...conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This unique module eliminates the trouble of your motherboard. ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to page 3-35 for details. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using...
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... DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched differently to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed...
... DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched differently to Intel CPU spec deDfiIMniMtioCn1, the sysDteIMmM wC1ill not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed...
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... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. ...
... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) SABERTOOTH X58 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. ...
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... the CPU permanently. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage...
... the CPU permanently. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-23 We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage...
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... DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you turn off the system...tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory ...
... DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you turn off the system...tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory ...
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... Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP...
... Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-29 Intel® ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP...
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...HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-35 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with... 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer...
...HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) Zippy PSL6720P ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-35 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with... 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer...
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... design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in...
... design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in...
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... setting. At power on the screen. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED...
... setting. At power on the screen. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-39 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED...
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...the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the corresponding sections for details on system stability, ... the system bootup and requests you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 ...
...the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the corresponding sections for details on system stability, ... the system bootup and requests you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability or failure to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3: Chapter 3 ...
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... settings to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the...boot failure! Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58...
... settings to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the...boot failure! Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X58...
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... motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the...
... motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the...
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... for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [...overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for information on the system chassis. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use ...
... for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [...overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for information on the system chassis. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use ...
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...appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-7 You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] ...3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen...
...appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-7 You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] ...3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen...
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... each SATA device. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15:57:25] [Wed...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. There is installed in the system. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode...
... each SATA device. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [15:57:25] [Wed...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. There is installed in the system. Main SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode...
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... 0204 Build Date: 06/21/10 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the ...BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this feature allows the hard disk to [AHCI]. AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] AHCI Port2 [Not Detected] AHCI Port3 [Not Detected] AHCI Port4 [Not Detected] AHCI Port5 [Not Detected] AHCI Port6 [Not Detected] AHCI CD/DVD Boot...
... 0204 Build Date: 06/21/10 SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 2040MB Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the ...BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this feature allows the hard disk to [AHCI]. AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] AHCI Port2 [Not Detected] AHCI Port3 [Not Detected] AHCI Port4 [Not Detected] AHCI Port5 [Not Detected] AHCI Port6 [Not Detected] AHCI CD/DVD Boot...
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...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options for the system. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner...(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control [...
...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options for the system. Main Ai Tweaker SABERTOOTH X58 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner...(R) TurboMode Tech Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Link Data Rate ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ASUS Utility] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage Control [...